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2. Read the text again and answer these questions.
(a) Who was Neil Armstrong?
(b) When was he born?
(c) Did Neil Armstrong love glamour? Describe his personality.
(d) How long did Armstrong spend on the lunar surface?
(e) When did Armstrong first ride in a plane?
(f) What does Armstrong mean when he says 'one small step for a man, one giant
leap for mankind'?
(g) Write about Neil Armstrong in five sentences.
3. Read the text again and complete the table.
Who What
That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.
His family
Armstrong
4. Read the text again and write 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements.
(a) Neil Armstrong proudly and frequently announced his visit to the moon.
(b) He was not satisfied with his job.
(c) He walked on the moon when he was 39 years old.
(d) Neil Armstrong was healthy just before his death.
(e) He was a modest and simple person.
C. Activate yourself
After reading the news story above, write your feelings in a paragraph.
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